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Greetings!
Recognizing the importance of raising awareness about ovarian cancer, in 2009 President Obama issued a proclamation designating September National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. President Obama's mother died of ovarian cancer, and his proclamation honors her spirit and unites women and advocacy organizations nationwide in our effort to remind women that ovarian cancer remains the deadliest of gynecologic cancers and together we can improve detection and treatment. We hope you'll help spread the word by sharing this newsletter with your friends and joining us on  Facebook!
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One Survivor's Determination...to Help Others!
Surviving ovarian cancer isn't enough for Helen Gardner; she is also driven to help other women in their fight. At this year's San Diego America's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K race, she was the top fundraiser. She crossed the finish line with pride, not only in herself for completing the race, but with the knowledge that she had raised over $12,000 for the Clearity Foundation. But Helen isn't stopping there. Her wheels continue to spin! Helen's goal is to raise $50,000 for the Clearity Foundation in February through a cycling event she is organizing with Ovarian Cycle. See ovariancycledallas.org or the Ovarian Cycle Dallas Facebook Page
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Join Diane's Day Fundraisers
Following last year's charitable campaign in which DavidBartonGym raised over $115,000 for The Clearity Foundation, gym founder and owner David Barton will proclaim September 24, 2011 as "Diane's Day" in honor of his sister, Diane Barton, who lost her battle to the disease in 2005. All DavidBartonGym locations in New York, Chicago, Miami and Seattle will donate a portion of the proceeds from every personal training session on Diane's Day to The Clearity Foundation.
To raise additional awareness and funds, DavidBartonGym will host several local events, including a philanthropic luncheon at Vinter Grill and a fashion show, styled by Barton and featuring looks that are each paired with a workout tip, at Neiman Marcus in Las Vegas. In addition, GILT Group's "Gilt Gives" will sell special training packages in local markets including New York, Chicago, Miami and Seattle, with all proceeds donated to the Clearity Foundation.
Clearity's Diane Barton Database was named in memory of Dr. Diane Barton, who died of ovarian cancer in 2005. Her brother, David Barton, with support from his trainers, employees and clientele at DavidBartonGym, has provided funding to The Clearity Foundation to honor her legacy as "a healer, an educator and a world class physician", as she was described by those who worked with her. Dr. Barton worked tirelessly to promote ovarian cancer awareness and continues to this day through The Diane Barton Database in her memory.
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Tina Short Keeps An "I can do that!" Attitude
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Tina and her daughter Robbie at the Relay for Life, Panama City Beach 2011
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Tina Short's positive attitude lifts her above the cancer that tries to rob her of the activities she loves to do. She shares her personal story about persevering despite ovarian cancer, "making scraps into quilts" and arming herself with critical information should she need it in future. Tina writes, "I have comfort in knowing that I have my blueprint from the Clearity Foundation. If the cancer returns, my doctor will have a medical arsenal designed just for me and my type of cancer. I want to fight this cancer with all of my might! I want to share my story, even if it can help just one woman."
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David Nelson and Michael Pollock Join Clearity's Board of Directors
David Nelson and Michael Pollock Join Clearity's Board of Directors The board of directors of The Clearity Foundation has named Michael Pollock and David Nelson, Ph.D. as new members of the board of the non-profit organization dedicated to providing personalized treatment information to women with ovarian cancer. The two new directors add to the wealth of healthcare industry expertise on the Clearity board to help advance the organization's mission and fundraising initiatives. Learn more about Michael and David by clicking here.
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Team Clearity Laced-up for America's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K
On August 21st, 45 Team Clearity runners crossed the finish line of San Diego's America's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K race. Laura Shawver, Ph.D., Clearity Founder, was joined by her friends, family and fellow survivors to celebrate being five-years cancer free. All together, the team raised over $40,000 to support The Clearity Foundation. For highlights from the race and more photos, click here.
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FORCE's National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week 2011
From September 25 - October 2, Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) is recognizing and celebrating those who have been affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, including women and men with BRCA mutations, anyone with a family history of cancer, breast and ovarian cancer survivors, and previvors, individuals who are living with a high risk for cancer but have not developed the disease. For more information on events, click here.
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Turning Pancake Batter into Dough: My Family Fundraiser for Clearity
By Clearity Volunteer Judy
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It started as Camp Judy. It is an annual tradition that I started in 2007 to spend some special time with my two nieces over for the 4th of July. Tess, Maggie and I treasure Camp Judy and look forward to it every year. A few years ago, appreciative of our good fortune, we decided to use the occasion to help others.
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